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  • Hi all, does anyone know what this plant is called. I took a pic of it on my morning walk, it’s lovely!
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    It's Sisyrinchium Striatum.
  • Sisyrinchium striatum.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 9,594
    Lots of it about this year - my sis just sent me a picture asking what it was that had appeared in her garden.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,956
    I think this must be the third or fourth query on this plant in the last few days @JennyJ :)
    Nice specimen too @bbarker1211  :)
    There are tiny little alpine varieties too. There's one quite near me with rich purple flowers. Not out yet though. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Thank you all very much for the replies, I’m also liking the idea of the purple one and the alpine one. I’m starting to like the idea of a alpine container after seeing loads of little beauties at a garden centre last week! 
    Again thanks for helping a novice out !
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,956
    There are specialist nurseries for alpines too @bbarker1211. They're probably better if you want the real thing. Craigiehall, which is up here, is excellent. 

    Often - plants are classed as alpines, but they're just small plants and perennials. Worth taking a look at the nurseries, especially if you have specific conditions, ie you're in a cold area, or at altitude.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,212
    There is one similar in height to S. striatum called  S. palmifolium. It is a far more refined plant in my opinion.
  • Thanks again. Fairy girl, I’ll be having a look at their website.
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,819
    I'm with @Palustris  We used to grow S. palmifolium, sometimes known as the Bird of Paradise Sisyrinchium, it would flower for months on end.  


     
    There is also a variegated version of the plant you saw, called "Aunt May", I find it more interesting than the plain, non-variegated variety.
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